I've seen shows on TV that show you how to change oil, weatherstripping, door knobs, you name it. How come none of these shows will teach somebody to install some RAM? It's easier than changing your oil.
Most of those businesses you mention make a relatively small markup on the service they offer. They may have special tools that you don't have (if you pay $6 for an espresso every day, just buy the machine!).
Swapping RAM takes 5 minutes and requires no tools. They are only making money on the ignorance of their customers.
I fail to see your analogy. I figure my dealer makes $7 on my $42 oil change which includes a wash and wax. That's a 17% markup. I will gladly pay that so I don't have to lay on my back in the driveway for half an hour, then go back to the autoparts store to dispose of the old oil, and then wash the car. Since I don't have a garage, I can't imagine doing that in February either.
Installing RAM takes 5 minutes and requires no tools, it just doesn't compare.
P.S. NEVER, go to a quick lube place. Either do it yourself, or go to a mechanic. I will spare you the details.
I heard that about ten years ago. Back then solar panels were uglier, more expensive and not as efficient. Things have changed, being green is trendy at the moment. Back then, being green and saving money didn't offset the fact they were unsightly.
I was once told this is because it devalues the property. It's a shame that other people don't think solar panels on a roof are attractive.
On a side note, I would like to see solar panels installed over the vast stretches of parking lot we have in shopping malls, and amusement parks. It would produce electricity, and keep my car cooler in the summer.
This is only for use of land owned by the Federal Government. You can still do whatever you want with private land, providing you have the proper zoning and building permits from the local government.
I don't foresee many issues with local government in the middle of the desert.
Long story short, if the bulk of the distribution of #2 is greater than #1, then the gas will escape, as it has more velocity than escape velocity. At what rate? Again, depends **how** far above escape the bulk of the distribution is.
Interesting, I never thought of that. Since heat energy is the kinetic energy of molecules, if the earth's atmosphere heats up due to global warming, we will lose some of the atmosphere to outer space.
We have been fighting Darwin for quite some time. Note the sub-replacement fertility in industrialized nations.
There have been a number of explanations for the general decline in fertility rates in much of the world, and the true explanation is almost certainly a combination of different factors. The growth of wealth and human development are undoubtedly related to this phenomenon.
If I remember correctly, GPS simply measures an extremely accurate and precise time signal from several satellites and measures the discrepancy between them. So, could one rebroadcast the time signal advanced or retarded a few nanoseconds to confuse the GPS. Is this how the jammers work, or do they just jam the signal with garbage?
If you go to a doctor and tell him that you're blind, they say, "Hey, why don't you get this dog to drag your blind ass around?" What kind of cure is that?
the Sun oscillates up and down relative to the galactic plane approximately 2.7 times per orbit. This is very similar to how a simple harmonic oscillator works with no drag force (damping) term. Due to the higher density of stars close to the galactic plane, these oscillations often coincide with mass extinction periods on earth, presumably due to increased impact events.
There are coefficients we use in models that we don't fully understand in the physical world. We obtain those coefficients through empirical data. To rely solely on those models for design ignores the fact that those coefficients may change for any reason in the real world, because we don't fully understand what factors influence them.
In my experience this only applies to certain sciences. Most of my experience with such systems is in the area of fluid mechanics, and thermochemistry. Models can save years of lab work, but in the end, the model still needs to be verified.
This billg guy is a known troll that bashes Windows at every opportunity. Remember him showing off Windows 95 and publicly making it bluescreen in front of an audience? It was Windows 98. Though still hilarious none the less. It foreshadowed the pinnacle of the Windows 9X family, Windows ME.
If Gates complained about XP like that, Could you imagine the E-mails about Windows ME?
This is different, the White House is responsible for enforcing the laws. It's more like a cop not pulling you over for doing 70 in a 55 because he/she doesn't know the speed limit. If the Bush Administration is guilty of doing anything here, it's not doing it's job.
How did they know about the rules if they never opened the e-mail? Because of the supreme court ruling. Also, the EPA doesn't surprise, they take their time, and write a few drafts first. This was just the final version.
TFA leaves out an important piece of information. This is the legislation that specifically relates to carbon dioxide emissions. Making this a much more controversial issue than a standard EPA rule.
The EPA already regulates some greenhouse gas emissions on the basis of protecting the ozone layer. It regulates other chemicals based on their direct effect on humans. But at this time, it does not regulate chemicals based on the greenhouse effect.
As I feared, you have completely missed my point. The effect of CO2 on global warming is for you to decide. I'm not condoning the Bush Administration's actions. I am merely pointing out that TFA left out an important nugget of information. This is the CO2 legislation. It is a much bigger deal than legislation concerning NOx, CFCs or even CO emissions.
From TFA
The White House in December refused to accept the Environmental Protection Agencyâ(TM)s conclusion that greenhouse gases are pollutants that must be controlled... That doesn't sound controversial at all. That's because it's a piss poor summary. The greenhouse gass in question is Carbon Dioxide. Which is far more controversial, considering it is emitted by everything in the animal kingdom, aside from those living near thermal vents. The term greenhouse gas also includes CFC's, but that's not the same, is it?
would assume that a blank stare would be the most common face made when viewing TV. Especially if it's something that starts with "America's..." or "Celebrity...". I took apart my TV and used the parts to build an electron microscope years ago. The entertainment value in watching grass grow on the cellular level far exceeds that of reality TV.
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I've seen shows on TV that show you how to change oil, weatherstripping, door knobs, you name it. How come none of these shows will teach somebody to install some RAM? It's easier than changing your oil.
Most of those businesses you mention make a relatively small markup on the service they offer. They may have special tools that you don't have (if you pay $6 for an espresso every day, just buy the machine!).
Swapping RAM takes 5 minutes and requires no tools. They are only making money on the ignorance of their customers.
I fail to see your analogy. I figure my dealer makes $7 on my $42 oil change which includes a wash and wax. That's a 17% markup. I will gladly pay that so I don't have to lay on my back in the driveway for half an hour, then go back to the autoparts store to dispose of the old oil, and then wash the car. Since I don't have a garage, I can't imagine doing that in February either.
Installing RAM takes 5 minutes and requires no tools, it just doesn't compare.
P.S. NEVER, go to a quick lube place. Either do it yourself, or go to a mechanic. I will spare you the details.
I heard that about ten years ago. Back then solar panels were uglier, more expensive and not as efficient. Things have changed, being green is trendy at the moment. Back then, being green and saving money didn't offset the fact they were unsightly.
Why cover the land ? Cover the roofs instead!
I was once told this is because it devalues the property. It's a shame that other people don't think solar panels on a roof are attractive.
On a side note, I would like to see solar panels installed over the vast stretches of parking lot we have in shopping malls, and amusement parks. It would produce electricity, and keep my car cooler in the summer.
This is only for use of land owned by the Federal Government. You can still do whatever you want with private land, providing you have the proper zoning and building permits from the local government.
I don't foresee many issues with local government in the middle of the desert.
Why couldn't one record a GPS signal in a buffer and rebroadcast it nanoseconds latter?
Long story short, if the bulk of the distribution of #2 is greater than #1, then the gas will escape, as it has more velocity than escape velocity. At what rate? Again, depends **how** far above escape the bulk of the distribution is.
Interesting, I never thought of that. Since heat energy is the kinetic energy of molecules, if the earth's atmosphere heats up due to global warming, we will lose some of the atmosphere to outer space.
Sadly, this treatment only fights Darwin.
We have been fighting Darwin for quite some time. Note the sub-replacement fertility in industrialized nations.
If I remember correctly, GPS simply measures an extremely accurate and precise time signal from several satellites and measures the discrepancy between them. So, could one rebroadcast the time signal advanced or retarded a few nanoseconds to confuse the GPS. Is this how the jammers work, or do they just jam the signal with garbage?
The Langley article was too technical for me.
Great!!! Now how can we get this drug out to 80% of the population quickly enough?
Put it in expensive bottled water.
I for one welcome our cyborg overlords!
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There are coefficients we use in models that we don't fully understand in the physical world. We obtain those coefficients through empirical data. To rely solely on those models for design ignores the fact that those coefficients may change for any reason in the real world, because we don't fully understand what factors influence them.
In my experience this only applies to certain sciences. Most of my experience with such systems is in the area of fluid mechanics, and thermochemistry. Models can save years of lab work, but in the end, the model still needs to be verified.
If Gates complained about XP like that, Could you imagine the E-mails about Windows ME?
Then why is it an issue?
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My post marked "Additional Information" says basically the same thing, just worded better.
This is different, the White House is responsible for enforcing the laws. It's more like a cop not pulling you over for doing 70 in a 55 because he/she doesn't know the speed limit. If the Bush Administration is guilty of doing anything here, it's not doing it's job.
TFA leaves out an important piece of information. This is the legislation that specifically relates to carbon dioxide emissions. Making this a much more controversial issue than a standard EPA rule.
The EPA already regulates some greenhouse gas emissions on the basis of protecting the ozone layer. It regulates other chemicals based on their direct effect on humans. But at this time, it does not regulate chemicals based on the greenhouse effect.
The fact that I knew that would happen tells me I didn't get my point across. No worries.
As I feared, you have completely missed my point. The effect of CO2 on global warming is for you to decide. I'm not condoning the Bush Administration's actions. I am merely pointing out that TFA left out an important nugget of information. This is the CO2 legislation. It is a much bigger deal than legislation concerning NOx, CFCs or even CO emissions.